Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke Symptoms

Do you have any symptoms of Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke? Do you even know what they are? Learn more about each symptom of this condition below and what to do if you think you may have Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke.

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Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke


Symptoms of heat exhaustion may include:

  • Temperature over 37.8°C (about 100°F)
  • Low blood pressure
  • Fast pulse
  • Moist skin, sweating
  • Muscle cramps and tenderness
  • Nausea, vomiting
  • Dizziness or lightheadedness
  • Confusion
  • Headaches

Symptoms of heat stroke may include:

  • Temperature over 40.5° C (about 105° F)
  • Weakness, dizziness
  • Blurred vision
  • Confusion, delirium, unconsciousness (can progress to coma)
  • Seizure Disorder
  • No sweating
  • Pale, dry skin
  • Fast breathing, fast irregular pulse, High Blood Pressure


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